Category Archives: Cameroon
Rotten Eggs
I (DeAnna) have taught several classes here to new colleagues about how to safely prepare meals. One of the things I share is to ALWAYS crack an egg into a separate bowl before adding it to the batter. I remember … Continue reading
Playing Store
Our neighborhood has many children. These kiddos are outside playing most of the time. There are two little girls who usually don’t play with the others and are always concocting something out of dirt, trash, water and grass. When we … Continue reading
Garden Update
Unfortunately, our garden didn’t take. I planted rows of wonderful, mouth-watering vegetables only to have one single dill pop up. I did plant tomatoes in containers and transferred them to other areas of the yard where I was hopeful they … Continue reading
Knock Off’s
I often refer to our life in Cameroon as opposite world when comparing it to our life in the United States. Something we have found funny is how much name brands or recognized trademark characters are copied and used to … Continue reading
Habits I Developed Overseas
I recently read a blog about strange habits developed overseas and thought I would make a list. This is from the perspective of an American comparing to life in Cameroon. Strange meaning a difference between how you do things in … Continue reading
Happy Birthday
Today is my birthday – Happy Birthday to me!
4 Lessons from a Fresh Perspective
I (David) will be the first to admit I am not the biggest fan of short term missionaries. I see many pass through my office and through our home and I wonder if the long term impact they are having … Continue reading
Who’s Voice is That?
Millions have decided to follow Jesus over the years after watching The Jesus Film in locations around the world! Wycliffe partners with The Jesus Film to translate the script of the film into minority languages. Our guard, Christian, is from … Continue reading
Unlocked Blessing
The phone rang as the sun was rising. Our first thought, what’s wrong? I could see his facial expressions and hear his tone of voice; this was a bad news call. He hung up the phone and quickly filled me … Continue reading
The Treasure Stool
“Madam, there were all kinds of good clothes inside. Did you know they were in there?” This question from Sophie led to a conversation full of joyous laughter. A little over a year ago Joshua found a brown leather covered … Continue reading
D squared + J squared = Anderson 